Chapter 3522: Disaster is coming
However, Hou Mo and Chen Lin seemed to have forgotten, how could a two-legged man outrun a four-legged horse? He really didn't expect that the cavalry led by Chang Sun Wen would be defeated so quickly and completely, probably in the blink of an eye. Six thousand cavalry rushed up like wind and clouds, and then they were defeated like mountains collapsing and rivers pouring back.
When he commanded the infantry's front formation to change to the rear formation, and the rear formation to the front formation, intending to evacuate the battlefield and return to Chunming Gate, the Guanlong cavalry behind him had been defeated like a tide, and they were galloping past the infantry and retreating to Longshouyuan like headless flies. , and the light cavalry of the Youtun Guard followed closely behind, arriving suddenly.
Without even giving Hou Mo and Chen Lin time to react, the Youtun Guards cavalry had already arrived in front of them.
The reason why the cavalry was called the "King of War" in the cold weapon era was that its super high mobility was enough to crush the infantry. Cavalry archery can kill infantry from a long distance, and charging can divide the infantry array and destroy the infantry's defense. Once the neat formation is separated by the powerful impact of the cavalry, it often means a complete massacre until the war. end.
The light cavalry of the Youtun Guard chased the tail of the Guanlong Cavalry. After the Guanlong Cavalry fled in panic, they exposed the infantry in front of the Youtun Guard. The cavalry of the Youtun Guards came up like a tide, but when they approached the infantry, they split into two and circled to both sides. At the same time, the soldiers on horseback drew their bows and arrows, and shot one after another, and the arrows fell into the infantry formation like raindrops. .
Under normal circumstances, infantrymen can only wait in formation when facing cavalry and fight back with bows and crossbows. Otherwise, the more they run away, the more they will be chased and killed by cavalry. How can a man outrun a horse? The final outcome was to be eaten up bit by bit by the cavalry, and the entire army was annihilated.
However, at this time, the Guanlong army had already lost all morale. The defeat of the cavalry made these infantry have no desire to fight and just wanted to run back to the camp at Chunming Gate. Although Hou Mo and Chen Lin kept ordering the entire army to stabilize their positions and fight, and shouted that reinforcements would come as long as they withstood for a while, it had no effect.
Once the defeated forces are formed in the army, even if Bai Qi is resurrected and Han Xin is reincarnated, it will be difficult to reverse it.
The more than 20,000 soldiers were like sheep being driven by wolves on the grassland. They just kept their heads down and ran away in panic, with no intention of fighting again.
The Youtun Guards cavalry first continuously harassed the two wings of the infantry, shot the infantry with bows and arrows to destroy their formation, and then began to accelerate the charge, forcefully charging into the gap in the middle of the infantry team, dividing the infantry piece by piece, and encircling and suppressing them. massacre.
From not far outside Xuanwu Gate to Longshou Plain, in the vast wilderness and under the heavy snow, the Guanlong army collapsed completely like a flock of sheep. They were chased by the Youtun Guard cavalry, riding, shooting, attacking and hunting them wantonly. Countless corpses were left behind along the way, and they fled toward Chunming Gate crying for their fathers and mothers.
It wasn't until they passed Longshou Pond and got too close to the rebels gathered outside Chunming Gate that the Youtun Guards cavalry paid their dues and retreated, leaving with a full harvest.
And when the remaining infantry retreated outside Chunming Gate, all the Longmen officials were shocked...
Who would have thought that more than 30,000 people marched towards Xuanwu Gate in full force and were beaten to pieces before noon, and the whole army was defeated?
The combat power of the Youtun Guards is too astonishing. Artillery, muskets, thunderbolts, armored cavalry, and sword formations. As long as you have one of these arms, you are considered to be a powerful army in the world, but the Youtun Guards are completely equipped. What's particularly important is that this is the remaining half of the Right Guards after Fang Jun took away half of the elite troops.
If the Youtun Guards were fully staffed, what ferocious combat power would they have?
Hou Mo and Chen Lin fled back to Chunming Gate in embarrassment. When they saw that there was no trace of the right guard cavalry behind them, they were relieved. The rout just now was so tragic. The tens of thousands of troops didn't even have a chance to confront each other head-on. They were brutally massacred by the opposing cavalry.
However, before he could breathe a sigh of relief, he saw the Guanlong disciples gathered near Chunming Gate looking at him meaningfully. Although some people came forward to comfort and comfort them, the corners of their mouths were raised and they made sarcastic remarks. , his gloating attitude made him jealous and resentful in his heart.
He can understand the mentality of these people. This military remonstrance is not only a key battle for Guanlong to regain the government, but also an excellent opportunity for the young men of Guanlong to rise to power. As long as there is a little ambition and a little pursuit, who doesn't want to He achieved meritorious service during this war, and then joined the court and became a rising star in a powerful family?
However, before he, Hou Mo Chen Lin, was just a city guarding captain, but he was entrusted with the important task by Changsun Wuji, commanding tens of thousands of soldiers and horses. Naturally, there is no need to elaborate on his jealousy.
At this moment, seeing him come back disgraced and defeated, everyone was naturally in a happy mood and gloating about his misfortune.
Hou Mo and Chen Lin were full of resentment. It would be fine if he really was a loser who couldn't be helped. But it was clearly Changsun Wen who seized power first and was defeated behind. This led to the infantry led by him being scattered and surrounded by the Youtun Guards cavalry. , how much do you blame yourself for taking the blame?
Eh?
Changsun Wen...
Then he remembered that he seemed to have never seen this bastard since the beginning of the defeat. His heart tightened and he quickly asked around: "Has anyone seen Changsun Wulang?"
The people on the left and right looked at each other, shaking their heads. They were all in a state of chaos and rout. Everyone was running for their lives, fearing that they would be shot and hacked by the Youtun Guards if they took one step too late. Who could care about Wu Lang and Liu Lang? But now Changsun Wen is nowhere to be seen, and everyone is on tenterhooks.
This is the legitimate son of the Changsun family. Changsun Wuji's sons have been brutally killed one after another over the years, leaving only a few crooked melons and cracked dates. If they die in the army again, everyone will have to bear Changsun Wuji's wrath... …
Hou Mo Chen Lin hurriedly sent his own soldiers to collect the defeated troops and explore the whereabouts of Changsun Wen. After asking around, someone said: "During the retreat, it seemed that Changsun Wulang accidentally fell off his horse, but we can't handle that situation." There is no way to turn back and rescue, but now I don’t know whether I will live or die..."
Hou Mo Chen Lin only felt that his hands and feet were cold, and a chill rose from his spine and spread throughout his body.
Where is the unknown of life and death? If one of the thousands of soldiers and horses does not fall off his horse, he is almost certain to die, especially during the rout, when every soldier is running for his life and has no time to care about him. A horse with four legs can go anywhere. If you step on one, you will end up with brains bursting out, bones broken and tendons broken...
It was over now. Not only were all 30,000 troops and horses lost, company commander Sun Wen was killed in the army, so Zhang Sun Wuji had to skin him?
But the problem is that this was not caused by his incompetence. If Changsun Wen hadn't snatched military power and was greedy for merit, why would this have happened?
However, Changsun Wuji would not listen to his explanation at all, and could only pour out the pain of losing his son on him. He shuddered when he thought about Changsun Wuji's "yin man" methods...
But now that the matter has come to this, where can we hide?
This is going to be a disaster!
He could only sigh deeply and instruct his troops to continue gathering the defeated troops, while he rode into the city and headed to Yanshoufang to meet Changsun Wuji.
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Although the snow in the sky has not stopped, the clouds have dissipated a lot. The area around Yanshoufang is crowded with soldiers, and all kinds of siege equipment have been transported to the city. They are besieging the imperial city non-stop. However, the Sixth Army of the East Palace had been well prepared, had well-equipped weapons and supplies, and had a famous commander like Li Jing sitting in command, so there was no clear winner for a moment.
Perhaps only when a certain opportunity arises can the current fierce fighting situation be broken...
Hou Mo Chen Lin arrived at Yanshoufang, got off his horse in front of the tall shop, handed the reins to the soldiers who came forward, came to the door, looked at the civil servants and generals who were hurriedly coming in and out, and took a deep breath , suppressing the uneasy mood, stepped into the hall.
The light in the hall was a little dim. Hou Mo and Chen Lin walked to the back and saw Changsun Wuji sitting behind a large desk handling military affairs. He hurriedly took two steps forward, knelt down on one knee to perform a military salute, bowed his head and said: "At last, a general who has been entrusted with great responsibility returns in vain. I beg Duke Zhao to punish him!"
Everyone in the hall was stunned for Wen Yan, glanced here, and then went about their duties, but they may not be without a little bit of schadenfreude in their hearts.
Again, we were all ordinary Guanlong disciples, with few soldiers and not much power. You suddenly rose up with tens of thousands of soldiers and horses under your command, and you were able to make great achievements just before your eyes. How could we not feel like this? Envy, jealousy and hatred?
Naturally, I don’t want to see you well...
Changsun Wuji, who had not slept all night, had red eyes. Hearing Hou Mo Chenlin's confession, he paused slightly, put down the brush and writing paper, and raised his head to look at Hou Mo Chenlin who was kneeling in front of the desk. (End of chapter)